After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

"Don't move."

Lucas held her tightly. "Aveline, right now, I just want to hold you."

Aveline rolled her eyes dramatically, but after hiking all the way up, she didn't have much energy left to struggle. Her face rested against his chest as she gazed at the scenery beyond the mountain, her breathing gradually calming.

She unintentionally became aware of his heartbeat, which was growing faster and louder, as if it might burst from his chest.

Aveline's lashes fluttered slightly. "Lucas, are you having a heart attack?"

Lucas tightened his arms around her briefly, then suddenly released her. "Aveline, I want to kiss you."

She instantly pushed him away. "Don't even think about it."

Lucas' narrow eyes locked onto her lips, a clear intent in his gaze.

Aveline quickly covered her mouth, looking at him with a wary expression.

A faint smile curved Lucas' lips. "Do you really think covering your mouth will stop me? If I want to, you won't be able to escape."

her eyes again and turned back to

the dark clouds that had been hanging over her seemed

phone, capturing photos and

turned around to ask when they would head back, she noticed Lucas holding his phone up,

and asked, "Were

was capturing

walked over to him. "But your

his phone away and casually said, "Well,

paused, her breath catching.

"You can't tell me what to do. It's

Aveline was speechless.

helplessness washed over

"But if you give me a kiss, I might consider deleting one." Aveline ignored him and

say I'd buy you one?" Lucas, sitting right next to her, suddenly snatched

the nearly empty bottle back to her. "I left you a little.